What kind of speed from a Trek 7.5/7.6 FX?
03-23-08, 06:29 AM
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What kind of speed from a Trek 7.5/7.6 FX?
I have been biking for about one year now. Riding on paved trails I find myself averaging between 15-16 miles per hour. Is that a reasonable speed for someone who is just a year into biking?
03-23-08, 06:42 AM
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It's a reasonable speed, but might not be reasonable for the trails.
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03-23-08, 07:19 AM
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Don't worry, I am concerned about pedestrians and if the trails are crowded I either head for the road or keep to a reasonable speed.
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Well there ya go, a reasonable speed is based upon conditions.
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